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FX61 LLW

2012 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,688 mi
Last recorded184,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 184,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 184,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 177,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 171,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm-outer joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,973 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Covers under vehicle

Damage to center of tread, nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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FX61 LLW is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX61 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX61 LLW registered?

FX61 LLW is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is FX61 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 LLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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